MEDIA RELEASE
October 9 2009
Click to enlarge Festivities at International Celebration Week
Wintec is to host its fifth annual "International Celebration Week" to raise campus awareness of different cultures,
from 19th - 22nd October.
Organised by Wintec’s International Centre and staff and students from across the institute, International Celebration
Week aims to build understanding of and celebrate the diverse cultures within the Wintec community. The week will
provide an informative, educational and entertaining look into unique aspects of many different nationalities, as well
as promote internationalisation at the institute.
"The goal of the week is to provide an opportunity for students from all countries to learn more about and interact with
the many different cultures on campus," said Pam Bird, International Centre Manager.
Starting off the week on Monday October 19th will be Dr. Gavin Sanderson, Deputy Director Academic Learning Services, at
the University of South Australia who will run two two hour workshops. His area of expertise is the internationalisation
of the curriculum.
Beginning on Tuesday will be a full programme of international events including tai chi, kick boxing, henna hand
painting, belly dancing and performances from the Melville High School Kapa Haka group and the Columbian Dance Group.
Sporting events during the week include a table tennis tournament and a soccer tournament with teams comprising
international and domestic students and staff of Wintec. This will be held on the institute’s Avalon Campus sports
field. Most of the other events including Chinese circus acrobats and an 11:00.am. to 7:00 p.m. market day with a range
of ethnic product for sale, are on the city campus. Members of the public are welcome.
The variety concert including performances by students, staff, and local community groups, at Hamilton’s Meteor Theatre
will wrap up the week’s events.
For a complete list of scheduled activities and events, visit http://www.wintec.ac.nz/events/international-week/index.aspx
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